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“Heat ayaa” is on! Chris Van Heeden vs. Steve Claggett Apr. 16 live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas (April 7, 2016) – South African welterweight Chris “Heat ayaa” Van Heerden is on a mission to torch his Canadian opponent Steve “The Dragon” Claggett, in their 12-round main event, fasaxday “Knockout Night at the D”.
The “Knockout Night at the D” taxane, presented by Las Vegas ee D iyo Downtown Las Vegas Dhacdooyinka Center (DLVEC), kor looqaado by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Apr The. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Saturdayhabeen, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. IYO), ku nool yihiin Network Sports CBS from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KOs), fighting out of Santa Monica (SIDA), is a former International Boxing Organization (Ibo) iyo International Federation Boxing (IBF) Kooxda heysata horyaalka welterweight.
During his 10-year professional career, Van Heerden has defeated quality opponents such as Ramon Avila, Cecil McCalla, Ray Price, Cosme Rivera,Mathew Hilton, iyo Sebastian Andres Lujan.
“A win over Claggett will put my career right back to where we need it to be,” Van Heerden said. “Winning this fight is my only option! I’m predicting a win, nothing less. Fans watching me fight for the first time can expect to watch a fighter with speed and footwork. I’m a winner who is going to win this fight no matter what.”
Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KOs) is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. “Claggett’s strength is his comin’ forward aggression and that’s how he’s got most of his opponents to give up,” Van Heerden noted. “I know I’ve faced guys with more power. I’m expecting a hard fight, nothing easy, and it will be entertaining.”
The 28-year-old Van Heerden moved to Santa Monica two years ago after he wiped out the top South African fighters in his weight class. He has the strong support of actor Frank Grillo, who has appeared in numerous movies, lugu daroWarrior, The Grey, End of Watch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier iyo The Purge: Anarchy.
“Frank Grillo is like a father/brother figure to me and he has been since I met him,” Van Heerden explained their relationship. He motivates me on a daily basis. I’m blessed to be around him.”
Unbeaten California welterweight prospect Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 KOs), fighting out of Lancaster, SIDA, qaadanaysaa Limberth “Danabka” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KOs), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Rajo welterweight Beyer Malik “Iceman” Hawkins (6-0, 5 KOs), ee Baltimore, kulmay Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 KOs), ee New Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J-Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 KOs), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
All dagaallan iyo Xarakada intuba in la beddelo.
Tigidhada, qiime jaban ah $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com amawww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Albaabada furan 5:00 p.m. PT la xumad furitaanka qorsheeyay at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video iyo bixiyeyaasha telco iyo via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 iyo saxanka Network Channel 158. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, ay ka mid yihiin jadwal barnaamij buuxa iyo sida loo helo Network Sports CBS, tagtaawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” taxane.
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Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
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“The Dragon” to be unleashed April 16th Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas (April 5, 2016) – April The 16th10-round main event between Canadian welterweight Steve “The Dragon” Claggett and South Africa-native Chris “Heat ayaa” Van Heerden embodies the “Knockout Night at the D” philosophy in terms of featuring action fighters in evenly matched, entertaining bouts.
The “Knockout Night at the D” taxane, presented by Las Vegas ee D iyoDowntown Las Vegas Dhacdooyinka Center(DLVEC), kor looqaado by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions.
Apr The. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Saturday habeen, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. IYO), ku nool yihiin Network Sports CBS from under the neon lights at the DLVEC outdoor venue.
The broadcast team includes Jim “Jr” Ross, Sean Wheelock iyo horyaalka hore ee aduunka Kevin “The Flushing Flash” Kelley. Joe Martinez is the ring announcer.
Claggett vs. Van Heerden is a crossroads fight for both boxers with critical consequences, especially for the winner who will use it as an invaluable springboard for his boxing career.
The 26-year-old Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KOs), who is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion, is thrilled to be fighting in Las Vegas for the first time. “Waxaa riyo ii rumowday,” he explained. “I’ve trained in Las Vegas often but now it’s time to show what I can do there in a fight. A win will open many doors for me and could potentially lead to a path that will set up the rest of my boxing life. Needless to say, I am focused and prepared for the opportunity.”
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Claggett, as well as Van Heerden, are known as high-action fighters, throwing punches in bunches, and something eventually has to give. Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KOs), fighting out of Santa Monica (SIDA), is a former International Boxing Organization (Ibo) iyo International Federation Boxing (IBF) Kooxda heysata horyaalka welterweight.
“Van Heerden is a rangy, quick and active fighter,” Claggett said. “I have an action style but, for many years, I was strictly a pressure fighter with a good body shot. Maalmahan, inkasta oo, I have a couple of more tricks up my sleeve. His heart and durability have been shown and is to be respected. This match-up is sure to produce some good exchanges. I expect this to be a high-action fight between two hungry fighters with him coming off a loss (to unbeaten rising star Errol Spence Jr. last September) and me coming off more than one fight falling through. This is a great match up. He is similar to the style of (Konstantin)Ponomarev (who Claggett lost an 8-round decision to last year) with range and movement. And that motivates me!”
Undefeated Lancaster, California welterweight Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 KOs) kulmay Limberth “Danabka” Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KOs), of Rock Island, Illinois, in the 8-round co-feature. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik “Iceman” Hawkins(6-0, 5 KOs) Wajiyada Errol Sidney (6-1-2, 2 KOs), ee New Orleans, in a 6-round bout to open the television broadcast.
The undercard also features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 KOs), featherweight Sal Lopez (2-0) and junior featherweight Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO).
All dagaallan iyo Xarakada intuba in la beddelo.
Tigidhada, qiime jaban ah $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ama www.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Albaabada furan 5:00 p.m. PT la xumad furitaanka qorsheeyay at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video iyo bixiyeyaasha telco iyo via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 iyo saxanka Network Channel 158. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, ay ka mid yihiin jadwal barnaamij buuxa iyo sida loo helo Network Sports CBS, tagtaa www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” taxane.
MACLUUMAADKA:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins)
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Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions Brings “The Dragon” & “Heat ayaa” to April 16th “Knockout Night at the D” dhacdo

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Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas

Las Vegas (March 28, 2016) – Las Vegas ee D iyo Downtown Las Vegas Dhacdooyinka Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media, announced today that Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions is the licensed promoter of record for the 2016 “Knockout Night at the D” boxing series to be held at the DLVEC.
Apr The. 16th “Knockout Night at the D” event will air Saturday habeen, April 16 (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. IYO), ku nool yihiin Network Sports CBS from the DLVEC outdoor venue in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas.
RJJ promises fans in attendance and those watching live on CBS Sports Network will feel the heat of the 10-round main event as “The Dragon,” Steve Claggett, dagaalo “Heat ayaa,” Chris Van Heerden, in a fan-friendly welterweight showdown.
“We are truly passionate about bringing outdoor boxing back to Las Vegas and are excited to work with Roy Jones Jr. to showcase local fighters and give them an amazing platform at ,” sheegay Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of the D Las Vegas and DLVEC. “We feel this fight series will become a major event in the city’s boxing scene, as it will bring together world-class athletes, local businesses and fans from near and far.”
“Anytime I have the opportunity to showcase my fighters in Las Vegas and put on a show is a win-win for me and Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions,” commented Roy Jones Jr., Co-Founder of RJJ. “Las Vegas has helped make my career what it is today; it feels like home to me. ‘Knockout Night at the D’ is going to be a spectacular night for boxing and the fans. Downtown Las Vegas Event Center is an outstanding venue for boxing fans… there isn’t a bad seat in the house!”
“I’m honored to work with such a reputable venue such as the Downtown Las Vegas Center,” remarked Keith Veltre, CEO / Co-Founder of Roy Jones Jr. Dalacaad. “This venue is exactly what the boxing community needs to spark the excitement of boxing that ‘Knockout Night at the D’ will deliver. The team has been very accommodating to RJJ and it is a pleasure to work with a class act. We are happy to call the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center home to RJJ.”
Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KOs), 26, is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight champion. As an amateur in Calgary, he captured four Alberta Championships and three Golden Gloves titles, all prior to his 18th dhalashadiisa.
South African-native Van Heerden (23-1-1, 12 KOs), fighting out of Santa Monica (SIDA), is a former International Boxing Organization (Ibo) iyo International Federation Boxing (IBF) Kooxda heysata horyaalka welterweight. (Van Heerden is pictured to the left.)
The 8-round co-feature matches undefeated Lancaster, California Neeco “Rooster” Macias (11-0, 4 KOs) ka dhanka ah Limberth Ponce, Jr. (10-2, 8 KOs), of Rock Island, Illinois. Unbeaten Baltimore welterweight prospect Malik Hawkins (6-0, 5 KOs) is scheduled to fight an opponent to be determined in a 4-round bout.
The remainder of the undercard features promising Las Vegas-based prospects in four-round bouts: welterweight Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 KOs), junior featherweight Sal Perez (2-0) iyo bantamweight Sergio Lopez (2-3, 1 KO). Nichols (Sawirka bidixda) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
All dagaallan iyo Xarakada intuba in la beddelo.
Tigidhada, qiime jaban ah $149.99 VIP ringside, $119.00 ringside, $74.99 seated and $29.99 rear seated, are on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com amawww.DLVEC.com. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Albaabada furan 5:00 p.m. PT la xumad furitaanka qorsheeyay at 6:30 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video iyo bixiyeyaasha telco iyo via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 iyo saxanka Network Channel 158. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, ay ka mid yihiin jadwal barnaamij buuxa iyo sida loo helo Network Sports CBS, tagtaawww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” taxane.
MACLUUMAADKA:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce)
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“KNOCKOUT NIGHT AT THE D” FIGHT CARD FOR MARCH 12 CANCELLED

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Las Vegas – “Knockout Night at the D,” the boxing fight card to feature headliners Zab Judah vs. Josh Torres at the Downtown Las Vegas Dhacdooyinka Center (DLVEC), has been cancelled for Saturday, March 12.
Derek Stevens, CEO of Las Vegas ee D and DLVEC, sheegay, “Last night, I received multiple calls from the Nevada Athletic Commission regarding eligibility concerns. After our discussions, it became apparent the fight card could not move forward. Although I’m disappointed with the situation, I appreciate the phone calls and look forward to working with the Nevada Athletic Commission on future boxing events at the DLVEC.”
Sanadkii la soo dhaafay, DLVEC launched several successful boxing events, with Stevens leading the charge to bring outdoor boxing back to Las Vegas.
All ticket purchases will be reimbursed. Credit card transactions will be automatically refunded and cash refunds will be issued at their point of purchase.
About Downtown Las Vegas Dhacdooyinka Center
Waxay ku taallaa ee geeska of Third St. iyo Carson Ave. ka Las Vegas ee D, Downtown ka Las Vegas Dhacdooyinka Center karaan illaa 11,000 guests iyo qoreysa gobolka-of-the-tahay stage, dhawaaqa iyo iftiiminta. Design u furan-hawada waxaa ugu Yeedha labada dalxiisayaasha iyo dadka deegaanka oo bixiya kaalinta ugu fiican ee riwaayada, heshiisyada iyo dhacdooyin kale oo baaxad weyn oo ay. Deeqbadane ruuxa dhagrin gagadoonkooda adduunka ee Downtown Las Vegas, garoonkaas cusub oo u ciyaara marti ah line-up of dhacdooyinka curated oo ay ku jiraan xaflado Premier, ciidaha cuntada iyo in ka badan. Madasha sidoo kale saaxadda madadaalada ugu horeysay ee Las Vegas in ay aqbalaan Seeraar sida lacagta. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, booqasho www.dlvec.com ama raac on Facebook, Instagram iyo Twitter at DLVEC.
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Claggett vs. Bryan tops “Knockout Night at the D” Undercard

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Judah vs. Torres headlines Saturday this habeen
Live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas
Las Vegas (March 7, 2016) – Canadian welterweight champion Steve “The Dragon” Claggett takes on veteran Jeremy “Hollywood” Bryan in an 8-round Special Attraction, providing chief undercard support Saturday this for the inaugural event kicking-off “Knockout Night at the D”, baahinta (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. IYO) ku nool yihiin Network Sports CBS from the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC).
Soo bandhigay Las Vegas ee D and promoted Englebrecht Promotions, ka “Knockout Night at the D” taxane’ inaugural event Badda. 12 will take place inside the DLVEC’s tent, located in the heart of the downtown Las Vegas casino district, one block away from the world famous Fremont Street (200 S. 3rd St.).
Shan-time, Kooxda heysata horyaalka adduunka laba kala qaybsameen Zab “Super” Yahuudah (42-9, 29 KOs) wejigooda murugoodo maskax Josh “Pitbull” Torres (15-4-2, 7 KOs) in the 10-round main event of the “Knockout Night at D” new monthly pro boxing series,
Rising star lightweight star Chuy “El Huracan” Gutierrez (14-0-1, 4 KOs) Wajiyada Leon “The Third Generation” Spinks III (11-3-1, 7 KOs) in the 8-round co-feature.
Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KOs), 26, is the reigning Canadian Professional Boxing Council and Canadian welterweight titles. As an amateur in Calgary, he captured four Alberta Championships and three Golden Gloves titles, all prior to his 18th dhalashadiisa.
At the famous Wildcard Gym in Los Angeles, Claggett gained invaluable experience working with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach. He also benefitted from working out at Mayweather Gym in Las Vegas, where he learned from trainer Roger Mayweather, and sparred there with two-division world champion Jesse Vargas. During his 7 ½ year career, Claggett has also sparred with great fighters such as Judah and Alfonso Gomez, iyo sidoo kale Urbano Antillon during training camp in preparation for his world title fight against Humberto Soto.
An outstanding U.S. feeryahanka hiwaayadda, Bryan (17-6, 7 KOs), of Patterson, NJ, has been a gatekeeper of the welterweight division the past few years. Wuxuu ahaa 2004 iyo 2005 National Golden Gloves light welterweight champion, iyo sidoo kale 2004 Under-19 and 2005 National PAL 139-pound class gold medalist. Marka 2008 US Olympic Trials, he was eliminated by future professional world champion Danny Garcia, who Bryan had defeated in the opening round.
During his pro career, Bryan has pulled off several upsets, including an eighth-round decisions in 2013 si ay u Yuri Ramananau (22-2) in Miami and Kinda issouf (16-1) in City New York. Bryan has also taken top contenders and promising prospects the full distance, albeit in losing efforts, such as Amir I, Sadam Ali, Mikael Zewski iyo Raymond Serrano.
The remainder of the undercard showcases promising prospects in four-round bouts: Las Vegas junior featherweight Salvador Perez (2-0) vs. Fabian Naranjo (3-2-1, 1 KO), of Mexico, Las Vegas welterweight Jeremy “J Flash” Nichols (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Jason Gavino (3-1, 2 KOs), of Mexico, and New Jersey heavyweight Dakota Walker (1-0, 1 KO) vs.Cashton Young (1-0, 1 KO), ee Los Angeles. Nichols (Sawirka bidixda) gained invaluable experience as a sparring partner for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. for his mega-fight versus Manny Pacquiao.
All dagaallan iyo Xarakada intuba in la beddelo.
Tigidhada Limited, qiime jaban ah $65.00 ringside and $20.00 seated general admission, remain on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ama www.DLVEC.com. Suites are $1000.00, ilaa 10 guests, and includes a beverage package. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Albaabada furan 5:00 p.m. PT la xumad furitaanka qorsheeyay at 6:30 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video iyo bixiyeyaasha telco iyo via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 iyo saxanka Network Channel 158. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, ay ka mid yihiin jadwal barnaamij buuxa iyo sida loo helo Network Sports CBS, tagtaa www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D”
taxane.
MACLUUMAADKA:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SuperJudah, @PitbullTorres, @ElHuracan88, @LeonSpinksIII, @SDragonClaggett, @RealTeamBryan
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Chuy Gutierrez & Leon Spinks III: You will know my name!

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Judah vs. Torres headlines “Knockout Night at the D”
Badda. 12 live on CBS Sports Network from DLVEC in Las Vegas
Las Vegas (March 3, 2016) – Rising star lightweight star Chuy “El Huracan” Gutierrez(14-0-1, 4 KOs) and his March 12th horjeeda, Leon “The Third Generation” Spinks III(11-3-1, 7 KOs), are both looking to make their own mark in their 8-round “Knockout Night at the D” co-feature. Gutierrez is seeking to expand his marquee on a national level, while Spinks attempts to shine on his own terms despite his spotlight catching last name.
Shan-time, Kooxda heysata horyaalka adduunka laba kala qaybsameen Zab “Super” Yahuudah (42-9, 29 KOs) qaadanaysaaJosh “Pitbull” Torres (15-4-2, 7 KOs), in the 10-round main event of the inaugural show of the new monthly pro boxing series, “Knockout Night at the D”, baahinta (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. IYO) ku nool yihiin Network Sports CBS from the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC).
Soo bandhigay Las Vegas ee D and promoted Englebrecht Promotions, ka “Knockout Night at the D” taxane’ inaugural event Badda. 12 will take place inside the DLVEC’s 20,000-square-foot tent, located in the heart of the downtown Las Vegas casino district, one block away from the world famous Fremont Street (200 S. 3rd St.).
The 27-year-old Gutierrez (14-0-1, 4 KOs), dagaal ka baxay Las Vegas, is ready to make a name for himself and Mar. 12th is scheduled to be his coming out party on a national stage. He’s rapidly become a fan favorite in Las Vegas because of his exciting, aggressive style of fighting. Chuy’s ready to spread his wings, now being showcased fighting on national television, and expand his growing fan-base.
Born in the fertile boxing town of Sinaloa, Mexico, which produced Hall of Famer Julio Cesar Chavez, Sr., kuwo kale oo badan, Gutierrez is making up for lost time. He was a baseball prospect who didn’t box until he was 21. “I played sports in high school, baseball was my first love, and I dreamed of becoming a big leaguer,” Gutierrez said. “Boxing found me. I was attending college at Southern Nevada and working, but the first day I walked into Johnny Tocco’s gym, I fell in love with boxing. I’ve watched so many greats train there and I learned a lot from them.”
“I have a lot of respect for Spinks, but I’m just fighting the man, not his family. His grandfather was world champion, but I’m not fighting his grandfather. I’m excited to be fighting him on CBS Sports Network.”
Spinks (11-3-1, 7 KOs), who fights out of Huntington Beach, SIDA, is not only the grandson of former world heavyweight champion and 1976 Guulaystay billado dahab ah, “Neon” Leon Spinks, his great uncle is world light heavyweight and heavyweight champion, in addition to being a 1976 Guulaystay billado dahab ah, Michael Spinks. And young Leon, noqday 28 this past Valentine’s Day, is also the nephew of former 2-division world champion Cory Spinks.
His familiar last name in boxing has been a blessing, albeit one that has also put a lot of pressure on Leon. “Things have always been that way (Cadaadiska) because I’m named after my grandfather, ‘Pops,'” Leon III explained. “From the beginning of my pro career, I was put in tough fights because of my name, just tough fights…real wars.
“I got to 8-0 but that hurt me because I couldn’t get good fights. But I’ve always really been my own man. This is a very, aad u, very big event for me, my family will be in the house supporting me.”
All dagaallan iyo Xarakada intuba in la beddelo.
Tigidhada Limited, qiime jaban ah $65.00 ringside and $20.00 seated general admission, remain on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ama www.DLVEC.com. Suites are $1000.00, ilaa 10 guests, and includes a beverage package. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Albaabada furan 5:00 p.m. PT la xumad furitaanka qorsheeyay at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video iyo bixiyeyaasha telco iyo via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 iyo saxanka Network Channel 158. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, ay ka mid yihiin jadwal barnaamij buuxa iyo sida loo helo Network Sports CBS, tagtaa www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” taxane.
MACLUUMAADKA
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SuperJudah, @PitbullTorres, @ElHuracan88, @LeonSpinksIII.
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Zab Judah fighting to become 6-time world champion

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Josh Torres looking for upset to
Make name for himself & NM boxers
“Knockout Night at the D”, Badda. 12 at DLVEC in Las Vegas
Live on CBS Sports Network
Las Vegas (March 1, 2016) – Future Hall of Fame candidate Zab “Super” Yahuudah is fighting for his legacy. His road back to the top starts Saturday habeen,March 12, against upset-minded Josh “Pitbull” Torres, in the 10-round main event kicking off the new monthly pro boxing series, “Knockout Night at the D”, taraynin live (8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. IYO) on Network Sports CBS live from the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC).
Soo bandhigay Las Vegas ee D iyo Downtown Las Vegas Dhacdooyinka Center, along with Neon Star Media and Roy Englebrecht Promotions, ka “Knockout Night at the D” taxane’ inaugural event Badda. 12 will take place inside the DLVEC’s 20,000-square-foot tent, located in the heart of the downtown Las Vegas casino district, one block away from the world famous Fremont Street (200 S. 3rd St.).
Yahuudah (42-9, 29 KOs), dagaal ka baxay Las Vegas, has been a professional boxer for nearly 20 sano. The southpaw has defeated seven world champions during his outstanding career: Junior Witter, Terron Millet, DaMarcus Corley, Raphael Pineda, Corey Spinks, Joshua Clottey iyo(interim champ) Lucas Matthysse. The Brooklyn native has an outstanding 11-8 (9 KOs) record in world title fights.
Hadda, inkasta oo, his past is in the rearview mirror and Judah’s on a mission to capture his sixth world title. That’s what drives the 38-year-old originally from Brooklyn. “I’m very happy to be headlining the first show of the ‘Knockout Night at the D’ taxane,” Judah said. “I’m always comfortable and happy in the squared ring. I enjoy the sport of boxing and have one more goal…to be six-time world champion of the world!”
Due to a variety of reasons, Judah has been out of action for two years, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he hasn’t been ready to rock in the ring. “Aad ayaan ugu faraxsanahay inaan dib ugu soo laabtay giraanta noqon,” Judah remarked. “I helped Floyd (Mayweather) get ready for (Manny)Pacquiao and last May came out of that camp in great shape. I’ve been ready to fight since then.
“I’ve studied him (Torres) and he’s a hungry, young guy with a great opportunity in front of him. We aren’t overlooking him.”
The 24-year-old Torres (15-4-2, 7 KOs) may not have the same name recognition as many of Judah’s past opponents, but the determined prospect from Albuquerque, NM has nothing to lose and everything to gain fighting Judah.
“I believe this fight can be life changing, not only for me, but also for upcoming New Mexico fighters,” Torres commented. “Boxing doesn’t get a lot of attention in my state.”
Torres is a protégé of the late 5-time world championJohnny Tapia. His brother-in-law, Chris Chavez, now trains Torres, who has been sparring with fellow New Mexican and former world junior middleweight champion, Austin kalluun, to prepare for the left-handed Judah.
Torres is also a professional barber who’d like to clip Judah, sidaas si la hadasho. “I haven’t had a promoter or manager,” he explained the need for him to be a barber as well as a pro boxer. “I’ve always had to work to pay bills. It’s just had to be that way in my boxing career.”
Fast rising Las Vegas lightweight star, Mexico-born Chuy “El Huracan” Gutierrez (14-0-1, 4 KOs), kulmay Leon “The Third Generation” Spinks III (11-3-1, 7 KOs) in the 8-round co-feature.
All dagaallan iyo Xarakada intuba in la beddelo.
Tigidhada Limited, qiime jaban ah $65.00 ringside and $20.00 seated general admission, remain on sale at www.Ticketmaster.com ama www.DLVEC.com. Suites are $1000.00, ilaa 10 guests, and includes a beverage package. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Albaabada furan 5:00 p.m. PT la xumad furitaanka qorsheeyay at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video iyo bixiyeyaasha telco iyo via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 iyo saxanka Network Channel 158. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, ay ka mid yihiin jadwal barnaamij buuxa iyo sida loo helo Network Sports CBS, tagtaa www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” taxane.
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Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SuperJudah, @PitbullTorres, @ElHuracan88, @LeonSpinksIII
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Title Boxing The official apparel & glove partner for “Knockout Night at the D” boxing series

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March 12th main event fighters Zab Judah (L) & Josh Torres (R)
Las Vegas (February 26, 2016) – the D Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media and Roy Englebrecht Promotions, have announced an agreement in which Title Boxing will be the official apparel and gloves partner of the “Knockout Night at the D” professional boxing series.
Eight “Knockout Night at the D” events are planned in 2016, laga bilaabo March 12, will are live from the DLVEC open air venue located adjacent to the D Las Vegas. The inaugural event, Si kastaba ha ahaatee, will take place inside the DLVEC’s 20,000-square-foot tent.
“We’re excited to have Title Boxing in our corner for the ‘Knockout Night at the D’ taxane,” said John Anderson, Neon Star Media, SVP of integrated sales. “Title Boxing is one of the top brands in combat sports in terms of apparel and equipment. Partnering with Title Boxing is a KO win for us.”
“It’s exciting to be associated and working with people who are interested in progressing the sport, not just profiting from it,” added Douglas Ward, Title Boxing Director of Marketing. “That’s a philosophy that ‘Knockout Night at The D’ and TITLE Boxing both have in common and is part of what will set the stage for what will be a highly successful boxing series.”
From EQUIPMENT design, to real INVOLVEMENT in the sport, to having INTEGRITY in business, TITLE continually delivers the best boxing gear in the industry. Tan 1998 TITLE Boxing has been dedicated to making everyone’s pursuit of the sweet science a positive experience by being the industry leader in safety, innovation and setting the standard of what great gear really means. Every piece of equipment that bears the TITLE logo, is a demonstration of their deeper passion for prizefighting and support of your journey towards greatness.
To celebrate this partnership, Title Boxing (www.titleboxing.,com) is offering any fighter, fan or follower to enter promo code KND20 to receive 20-percent off entire Title Boxing orders (some exclusions apply) iyada oo loo marayo Badda. 15, 2016.
Shan-time, Kooxda heysata horyaalka adduunka laba-division Zab “Super” Yahuudah (42-9, 29 KOs) takes on upset-minded junior welterweight Josh “Pitbull” Torres (15-4-2, 7 KOs) in the Mar. 12thinaugural event’s 10-round main event.
Popular Las Vegas Las Vegas light weight Chuy “El Huracan” Gutierrez (14-0-1, 4 KOs) kulmay Leon “The Third Generation” Spinks III (11-3-1, 7 KOs) in the 8-round co-feature
All dagaallan iyo Xarakada intuba in la beddelo.
Tigidhada, qiime jaban ah $65.00 ringside and $20.00 seated general admission, are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com or the D Las Vegas box office (702.288-2111). Suites are $1000.00, ilaa 10 guests, and includes a beverage package. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Albaabada furan 5:00 p.m. PT la xumad furitaanka qorsheeyay at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout at the D” series was developed in partnership with the DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video iyo bixiyeyaasha telco iyo via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 iyo saxanka Network Channel 158. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, ay ka mid yihiin jadwal barnaamij buuxa iyo sida loo helo Network Sports CBS, tagtaa www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
(L-R) – Main event fighter Josh Torres speaks at the recent “Knockout Night at the D” press conference in Las Vegas.
Co-feature fighters Chuy Gutierrez (L) and Leon Spinks III ®
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Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SuperJudah, @PitbullTorres, @ElHuracan88, @LeonSpinksIII
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“Knockout Night at the D” Press Conference Pictures & Quotes

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For Immediate Release
(L-R) — Chuy Gutierrez, Zab Yahuudah, Derek Stevens, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman, Josh Torres and Leon Spinks III (see photo gallery below)
Las Vegas (February 25, 2016) — Las Vegas ee D iyo Downtown Las Vegas Dhacdooyinka Center (DLVEC), along with Neon Star Media and Roy Englebrecht Promotions, hosted a press conference this past Tuesday afternoon to promote its new monthly boxing series, “Knockout Night at the D”.
The inaugural event, loo qorsheeyey Saturday, March 12, will be held inside the DLVEC’s 20,000-square-foot tent.
Guest speakers included Derek Stevens, Owner & CEO, Las Vegas ee D; Carolyn G. Goodman, Mayor of Las Vegas; horumariyaha Roy Englebrecht, Badda. 12th main event fighters Zab “Super” Yahuudah (42-9, 29 KOs) iyo Josh “Pitbull” Torres (15-4-2, 7 KOs), co-feature boxers Chuy “El Huacan” Gutierrez (14-0-1, 4 KOs) iyo Leon “The Third Generation” Spinks III (11-3-1, 7 KOs).
“We’re thrilled that the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center is going to showcase outdoor boxing and play a role in bringing it back to Las Vegas,” said Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman. “The series will impact Las Vegas in a new and exciting way by bringing boxing fans from all over the world to the heart of the city in a state-of-the-art venue, presenting a wonderful new way to experience Las Vegas.”
In addition to promoting the “Knockout Night at the D” taxane, as well as its Mar. 12th dhacdo, it was announced that the 8-event series will air live on CBS Sports Network and include all-star broadcasting team of Al Bernstein, Jim “Jr” Ross iyo horyaalka hore ee aduunka Kevin Kelley.
The “Knockout Night at the D” presser was streamed live and is still available to watch athttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUimxhSX14k. Media and fans from around the boxing world emailed questions that were asked at the press conference and answered by the participants.

Below find quotes from principal fights the press conference and a photo gallery (by Tom Donoghue / Las Vegas ee D).

Zab Yahuudah: “It’s been a little bit of a long road for me on my comeback. I want to give a shout out to Derek Stevens and the D Las Vegas for putting on this beautiful event March 12th. You won’t want to miss this fight! I also want to thank CBS Sports Network, Team Judah and my manager, who is my brother, Bill Halkias. He’s got us back to where we should be. And I want to thank the City of Las Vegas.”
Josh Torres: “To be on the first series show is a dream come true. I’m fighting a legend, Zab ‘Super’ Yahuudah. But I’m also fighting for New Mexico boxers. I want to inspire youth, that’s what it’s all about. Never give up, dreams do come true.”
Chuy Gutierrez: “I’d like to thank the D Las Vegas for having me on this CBS Sports Network show. Here we go again, let’s get it on!”
Leon Spinks III: “This is a very, aad u, very big event for me. I’m grateful and honored to be part of the first ‘Knockout Night at the D’ event on CBS Sports Network. My family will be here. My grandfather, Pops, is Leon Spinks. It’s going down at the D.”
Tigidhada, qiime jaban ah $65.00 ringside and $20.00 seated general admission, are on sale at Ticketmaster.com or DLVEC.com. Suites are $1000.00, ilaa 10 guests, and includes a beverage package. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Albaabada furan 5:00 p.m. PT la xumad furitaanka qorsheeyay at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video iyo bixiyeyaasha telco iyo via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 iyo saxanka Network Channel 158. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, ay ka mid yihiin jadwal barnaamij buuxa iyo sida loo helo Network Sports CBS, tagtaa www.cbssportsnetwork.com.
MACLUUMAADKA:
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens
Instagram: @downtownlasvegaseventscenter, @thedlasvegas
Follow these fighters and our broadcasters on Twitter: @SuperJudah, @PitbullTorres, @ElHuracan88, @LeonSpinksIII
(L-R) – Zab Yahuudah, Derek Stevens & Josh Torres
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman
(L-R) – Derek Stevens & Zab Yahuudah
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“Knockout Night at the D” series To air on CBS Sports Network

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Hall of Fame broadcast team
Al Bernstein, Jim Ross & Kevin Kelly
Tickets on sale for inaugural event Badda. 12 at
Downtown Las Vegas Dhacdooyinka Center
Zab Judah returns in main event vs. Josh Torres
Las Vegas (February 23, 2016) – CBS Sports Network will be home of the new monthly professional boxing series, “Knockout Night at The D,” which officially launches Saturdayhabeen, March 12, at Downtown ka Las Vegas Dhacdooyinka Center (DLVEC).
It has also been announced that the “Knockout Night at the D” broadcast team will feature a pair of Hall-of-Fame announcers, color commentator Al Bernstein iyo Jim “Jr” Ross will handle blow-by-blow responsibilities, as well as former world featherweight championKevin “Flushing Flash” Kelley, who will conduct post fight and celebrity interviews.
The “Knockout Night at the D” taxane, created by the D Las Vegas and DLVC, along with Neon Star Media and Roy Englebrecht Promotions, will be held at the DLVEC open air venue located adjacent to the D Las Vegas. The inaugural event Badda. 12th, Si kastaba ha ahaatee, will take place inside the DLVEC’s 20,000-square-foot tent.
Eight “Knockout Night at the D” events are planned in 2016. There are three other series broadcast dates – April 16, May 13 and June 10 (subject to normal Nevada Commission approval) – with other dates to be determined in September, October, November and December.
“It has been our vision to bring outdoor boxing back to the city, so it excites us to see this dream of ours come to life at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center,” Derek Stevens, CEO of the D Las Vegas and DLVEC said. “We look forward to partnering with Neon Star Productions to present a series of incredible match-ups that will be talked about for years to come.”
Bernstein is arguably the preeminent boxing announcer in the world. In 1980, Bernstein joined ESPN as its boxing analyst. The 1988 Sam Taub Award winner for excellence in boxing broadcasting journalism, Bernstein served as boxing analyst for NBC’s coverage of the 1992 iyo 1996 Olympics. A 2012 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Bernstein has been boxing analyst for Showtime Championship Boxing since 2003, as well as the main commentator the past four years for Channel 5, a terrestrial network in the United Kingdom.
“I am extremely happy to be a part of the ‘Knockout Night at the D’ taxane,” Bernstein ayaa sheegay in. “The venue is great, the event creates a lot of excitement in Downtown Las Vegas, and CBS Sports Network viewers will see excellent boxing on our telecasts. The operative word here is fun. I’m looking forward to it.”
The wildly popular Ross, who was the voice of the WWE, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007. Although he is best known for his work in wrestling, Ross is an experienced sports commentator who has called professional boxing and mixed material arts events. He has also developed his own brand of barbeque sauces and cookbooks.
“I am beyond excited to have this opportunity to broadcast big time, world-class boxing from the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas,” Ross remarked. “Working with Boxing Hall of Famer Al Bernstein, the best analyst in the game, and with the ‘Flushing Flash’, Kevin Kelly, equates to a unique broadcasting trifecta. Ring the bell…it’s Slobber Knocker time!”
Kelley (60-10-2, 39 KOs) captured the World Boxing Council featherweight championship December 4, 1993 in Reno, by way of a unanimous 12-round decision, and he successfully defended his title twice against Jesse Benavidas iyo Jose Vida Ramos. Kelley, who lives in Las Vegas, is an experienced boxing analyst.
“I would like to thank the team of CBS Sports Network, the D Hotel, Al Bernstein and Jim Ross for this life changing moment,” Kelley commented. “With my hands-on fighting experience and their knowledge of boxing, we come together perfect like a hand in glove.”
Shan-time, Kooxda heysata horyaalka adduunka laba-division Zab “Super” Yahuudah (42-9, 29 KOs), dagaal ka baxay Las Vegas, meets upset-minded Albuquerque, NM junior welterweight Josh “Pitbull” Torres (15-4-2, 7 KOs) in the Mar. 12th 10-round main event.
In 8-wareega co-feature, Las Vegas fan favorite Chuy “El Huracan” Gutierrez (14-0-1, 4 KOs) faces lightweight Leon “The Third Generation” Spinks III (11-3-1, 7 KOs).
All dagaallan iyo Xarakada intuba in la beddelo.
Tigidhada, qiime jaban ah $65.00 ringside and $20.00 seated general admission, are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com or the D Las Vegas box office (702.288-2111). Suites are $1000.00, ilaa 10 guests, and includes a beverage package. Taxes and fees apply to all sold tickets.
Albaabada furan 5:00 p.m. PT la xumad furitaanka qorsheeyay at 6:00 p.m. PT.
The “Knockout at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video iyo bixiyeyaasha telco iyo via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 iyo saxanka Network Channel 158. Wixii macluumaad dheeraad ah, ay ka mid yihiin jadwal barnaamij buuxa iyo sida loo helo Network Sports CBS, tagtaa www.cbssportsnetwork.com.